Analyst: New iPad 3 Coming in Two Months
We recently heard rumors that Samsung plans to introduce a new Galaxy Tab with a stunning 2560x1600 display in February. However, it seems Apple might also planning a tablet launch in February of next year.
According to the latest speculation from one Citi analyst, Cupertino is preparing to show off the iPad 3 in just a couple of months' time. Analyst Richard Gardner made the revelation in a new research note spotted by Business Insider. According to BI, Gardner cites 'several sources' that say the iPad 3 will launch in February with a resolution that is double that of the current iPad. Gardner's note adds that there doesn't seem to be any significant technical hurdles remaining that would prevent a launch early next year.
Back in October, it was reported that Apple was having trouble producing a retina display for the iPad 3. According to a CNet news story, manufacturers had so far only managed to produce screens with a 2,048x1,536 resolution for 264 pixels per inch. The iPhone 4 display, on the other hand, clocks in at 960x620 and 326 ppi. Though 264 ppi is not quite retina display quality, it's still twice that of the iPad 2, so it's nothing to scoff at. However, the concern is that manufacturers can't make the volume of displays that Apple requires. If Gardner is to be believed, the challenge of producing these displays in high volumes has apparently been overcome.
Though February seems a little bit early for a new iPad (the last one was announced last March, which would make it slightly short of Apple's usual 12-month product refresh cycle), it would make sense, especially when you consider all of the quad-core offerings scheduled for next year. And, of course, let's not forget that Galaxy Tab 11.6 that will supposed boast a resolution of 2560x1600.
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It will be called the iPad 2s and look just like the last one.
Both companies will start to sue each other around February.
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I like how the iPad 3's have a supposed resolution of 2,048x1,536 and then they mention how the Galaxy Tab 11.6 may come with a 2560x1600 display.
Because Samsung makes their own panels!
the ipad 3's would make good extended displays with thunderbolt adapters if apple implements it.
Do you think the prototype will be stolen at a bar soon?
Do you think the prototype will be stolen at a bar soon?
For sure!
It will be called the iPad 2s and look just like the last one.
You forgot to add that it will function just like the last one.
I like how the iPad 3's have a supposed resolution of 2,048x1,536 and then they mention how the Galaxy Tab 11.6 may come with a 2560x1600 display.Because Samsung makes their own panels!
That's not why, at all.
Apple likes to make life easy for developers, by keeping resolutions and resolution ratios constant.
Do 1024 x 768, and times it by 2. That's right, 2048 x 1536. So Apps will immediately work on the new iPad with no recoding or redesigning.
See, that's the key to Apples success really. You get a few geeks who may incorrectly assume that 2560 x 1600 is better, but then they will wonder why there are fewer apps, meaning that they can't actually do as much for it. Apple considers the whole cycle, from manufacturing to developer to consumer, brings it all together in a far more coherent package.
That's not why, at all.Apple likes to make life easy for developers, by keeping resolutions and resolution ratios constant.Do 1024 x 768, and times it by 2. That's right, 2048 x 1536. So Apps will immediately work on the new iPad with no recoding or redesigning.See, that's the key to Apples success really. You get a few geeks who may incorrectly assume that 2560 x 1600 is better, but then they will wonder why there are fewer apps, meaning that they can't actually do as much for it. Apple considers the whole cycle, from manufacturing to developer to consumer, brings it all together in a far more coherent package.
The only way doing a resolution like that would be beneficial for apps is if the developer was incompetent and couldn't make the app work for more than one resolution ratio...
This is just a sign of apple being lazy I think. Or not being able to get a display to match Samsung. Either that, or they too will come out with a 2560 x 1600 display.
That's not why, at all.Apple likes to make life easy for developers, by keeping resolutions and resolution ratios constant.Do 1024 x 768, and times it by 2. That's right, 2048 x 1536. So Apps will immediately work on the new iPad with no recoding or redesigning.See, that's the key to Apples success really. You get a few geeks who may incorrectly assume that 2560 x 1600 is better, but then they will wonder why there are fewer apps, meaning that they can't actually do as much for it. Apple considers the whole cycle, from manufacturing to developer to consumer, brings it all together in a far more coherent package.
Well, since everyone is going to get 16:9 wouldn't it be wiser for Apple to use 16:9 from the beginning on 1st gen ipad, instead of making newer gen of ipad 4:3?
^ continue...
LOL! Coherent package = they get it wrong from the beginning.
most iPads I have seen are sitting on tables gathering dust. Now that the craze is over, and there are better products on the market I wonder how many people will go with apple vs all the android tablets. Besides, the real news will be next fall when Win8 comes out for tablets! That will be the real game changer.
Is the craze over though (I doubt it)? I wonder why people go with tablets at all really, you can get a laptop with much more functionality for the same price, way more practical, same price even includes an overpriced windows 7. I have an Acer Iconia a500 and it's little more than a novelty.
Still I have to say all these new devices do excite me even if I have little use for them.
That's not why, at all.Apple likes to make life easy for developers, by keeping resolutions and resolution ratios constant.Do 1024 x 768, and times it by 2. That's right, 2048 x 1536. So Apps will immediately work on the new iPad with no recoding or redesigning.See, that's the key to Apples success really. You get a few geeks who may incorrectly assume that 2560 x 1600 is better, but then they will wonder why there are fewer apps, meaning that they can't actually do as much for it. Apple considers the whole cycle, from manufacturing to developer to consumer, brings it all together in a far more coherent package.
Could you please multiply 1280 x 800 (which is the resolution used by all Samsung Galaxy Tabs, and by tons of android tablets) by two! That's right it's 2560 x 1600. It's aspect ratio is also a lot closer to the ones used in smartphones, so it's easier to convert apps from smartphones to tablets.
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do tablets need such high resolution?
i thought android tablets are just getting the silky smooth animation through quad-core and honeycomb.
Instead of pushing super high resolution displays (which current mobile CPU's and GPU's will not be able to provide good performance on (leading to text and other simple content using the full resolution but games running at 720p or less resolution)
They need to improve the static contrast ratio as well as the black levels.
One of the most annoying aspects of a tablet screen is me being unable to calibrate it. Even worst, many tablets seem to be using dynamic contrast which is annoying because the change is noticeable since while the picture on the screen can change 60 times per second, the backlight brightness can only change 1 time or less per second.
Improve the color quality and also the pixel response time.
Use higher output SMD's for the backlighting and reduce the size of the glass cover/ digitizer, then place metal fins around the screen that are flexible outside of a certain point to act as both a heatsink for the SMD as well as a shock absorber, Then allow for a boarder around the device that is empty to provide a buffer zone using high impact plastic such as the kind used in the original game boy.
Methods like this are not new and are not expensive to implement. They have also proven effective when used in high impact environments such as on a battlefield.
Imagine if you were in the military and your electronic equipment has the durability of an ipad 2 (the enemy could shout at you and knock your squad back 40 years technologically)
Forgot to add, who wants to take bets on which bar the ipad 3 will be lost in?
So that means the original iPad will still cost 499, ipad 2, 600, and the new one, 699, makes sense to me. Sad really...... Don't think they can keep this up if they keep suing vendors that make the product.
As I said on another forum, Apple will not release this product in February. This analyst is an idiot who has never worked in retail. I owned my own business for many years and February is always the worst month of the year for sales. People are burned out/ tapped out after Christmas and can not or will not buy new products that soon. Also imagine if you just got an Ipad2 for Christmas.....
Even January is a better month than February because some people are still caught up in the holiday spirit, or are exercising gift cards or making exchanges (and the later two often end up buying new stuff as well).
Apple isn't going to release a major new product during the worst retail month of the year. It would virtually guarantee a sluggish start to their new product, which Apple does not want. If it is released shortly it will be in April which is a much better month for retail and will ensure that the product has a good start.
Now pay me my analyst fee b!t
Well, since everyone is going to get 16:9 wouldn't it be wiser for Apple to use 16:9 from the beginning on 1st gen ipad, instead of making newer gen of ipad 4:3?
Nope. 16:10 maybe but definitely not 16:9. 16:9 is meant for televisions and is absolute crap for any computing.
While you make a good point, Apple sheeple don't adhere to normal retail rules. If they do launch in February, I bet you get the same news reports of shattered sales records you got with the iphone 4s.
As I said on another forum, Apple will not release this product in February. This analyst is an idiot who has never worked in retail. I owned my own business for many years and February is always the worst month of the year for sales. People are burned out/ tapped out after Christmas and can not or will not buy new products that soon. Also imagine if you just got an Ipad2 for Christmas..... Even January is a better month than February because some people are still caught up in the holiday spirit, or are exercising gift cards or making exchanges (and the later two often end up buying new stuff as well). Apple isn't going to release a major new product during the worst retail month of the year. It would virtually guarantee a sluggish start to their new product, which Apple does not want. If it is released shortly it will be in April which is a much better month for retail and will ensure that the product has a good start.Now pay me my analyst fee b!t
the ipad 3's would make good extended displays with thunderbolt adapters if apple implements it.
If by extended you mean docked to your keyboard to extend it with touch and a high resolution screen, yeah, that wouldn't be overkill.
That's not why, at all.Apple likes to make life easy for developers, by keeping resolutions and resolution ratios constant.Do 1024 x 768, and times it by 2. That's right, 2048 x 1536. So Apps will immediately work on the new iPad with no recoding or redesigning.See, that's the key to Apples success really. You get a few geeks who may incorrectly assume that 2560 x 1600 is better, but then they will wonder why there are fewer apps, meaning that they can't actually do as much for it. Apple considers the whole cycle, from manufacturing to developer to consumer, brings it all together in a far more coherent package.
Android kills this by being resolution independant. This way manufacturers such as Samsung, Motorola, etc can make the resolution whatever they want and applications will look fine.
Looks like iOS devs got the shaft, they need to develope for 320p, 640p, 768p, and soon 1536p. Android devs write once for Tablet and Smartphone each
The only way doing a resolution like that would be beneficial for apps is if the developer was incompetent and couldn't make the app work for more than one resolution ratio...This is just a sign of apple being lazy I think. Or not being able to get a display to match Samsung. Either that, or they too will come out with a 2560 x 1600 display.
You sound about as informed as the avg droid-head consumer fan boy. What the earlier commentor said was absolutely right. You clearly have no technical or coding background to make such a statement.
I got an iPad for free earlier this year. Not a big Apple fan, but the iPad works better than my Android tablets. I have the Toshiba Thrive and the Archos 70 Internet Tablet. I'm hoping Samsungs new Tab and ICS will rival the iPad.
You sound about as informed as the avg droid-head consumer fan boy. What the earlier commentor said was absolutely right. You clearly have no technical or coding background to make such a statement.
And you're clearly a Apple cultist with nothing to say but support a known troll.
Well, since everyone is going to get 16:9 wouldn't it be wiser for Apple to use 16:9 from the beginning on 1st gen ipad, instead of making newer gen of ipad 4:3?
Most android tablets are 16:10. (1280x800)
Apple deliberately chose 4:3.
Consumers think they want "widescreen" or "HD ready" or "720p" or whatever, but in the real world, 4:3 is better for such a small display.
Full disclosure: I have an iPhone 4S and an iPad2.
That said, not really a fanboi. I like my iDevices, but neither is the Second Coming of Techno-Jesus.
I think that Apple may ANNOUNCE an iPad3 as early as February, but the ship date will be March or more likely April.
The dispaly alone would not compel me to upgrade. Now, if it drops with an A6 CPU, more RAM, the improved GPU to drive the new panel well, and is no more than $100 higher for the base 16GB WiFi model, I'd probably do it. Otherwise, wallet stays in pocket.
For iPad 1 owners, more logical to take the leap.
This just in; iPad4 to be released in five months. :|
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